waratah FL85, Operator'S Manual

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Safety precautions: Carrier
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Processing
When performing processing activities, you should be
aware of the chain shot hazard zone. This zone is
approximately 15-degrees towards the rear sprocket and
in front of the bar-tip.
Ensure you do not operate the felling head with the
windows open.
Ensure a chain shot protection device is installed and has
been properly maintained.
15˚ 15˚
15˚ 15˚
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Chain Shot Hazard Zone
Bucking and piling
When you are using the machine for bucking and/or piling:
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Place processed logs in a stable position with safe
access for the forwarder.
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Make parallel, even, log-piles with the ends of the logs
matching.
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Use limbs and tree-tops to create a debris mat to help
distribute the weight of the carrier and reduce soil
impact.
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Sort logs by class or species.
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Do not exceed the capacity of the felling head.
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